Where We Began

This is where the Cedar Cabin Sangha began on East King Rd in Ithaca.  This cabin was the inspiration for the name of our Sangha.  Our three Order of Interbeing members are in this photo. Can you pick them out?

Spontaneous Silliness and Joy

Silliness can spring up at any moment without notice.  It can also spread like wildfire. At the conclusion our meditation Wednesday evening, Nancy Koschmann invited the bell asking us to prepare our legs for standing. Out of nowhere, the giggles began.  Moments later, this happened.  It's always good to end meditation with laughter.

Photo by Judy Leaf

 

Sound/Music Meditation Saturday, March 25th

Pamela Goddard is offering an afternoon session of sound/music meditation this coming Saturday, March 25 starting at 2:00 PM at the "Lantern School" 391 Turkey Hill Road (next to the Foundation of Light) in Ithaca. Both the space and the afternoon time are planned to encourage families to enjoy this special sensory meditation. There is so much in the world which may add stress and build anxiety and unease at this time. Meditation leader, singer/harpist Pamela Goddard invites you to let go and allow sound vibration to ease that stress and distract that anxiety. This Spring sound/music meditation will take place at the Lantern School, one room schoolhouse at the Foundation of Light. Bring the family for some relaxing sound/music meditation, including chant/toning, guided meditation with a bell (in the Plum Village style), and gentle harp music. This meditation will be directed towards lightening our spirits and connecting us to the wonder of life, helping us to release tension and anxiety. And, we'll celebrate the (eventual) arrival of Spring. Bring cushions or mats for your own comfort. Donations are welcome.

Partial Day of Mindfulness Scheduled for May

On Saturday May 20th, a partial Day of Mindfulness will take place at Pamela Goddard's home from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Pamela's address is 888 Comfort Road (aka Slow Lane) in Danby. If using a GPS, the address will show as the town as Spencer.  If you need further directions, use the Contact Us option to the right of this page.  Please include the preferred way to contact you.

Sangha Facilitators and Book Club Meeting

There will be a Sangha Facilitators and Book Club Meeting on April 9th, 2017 from 1:00 - 4:00 PM at Nancy Stewart's home located at 509 Coddington Road, uphill from from Ithaca College near the bottom of Troy Road. We will be discussing chapter 3 of Sister Dang Nghiem's book, Mindfulness as Medicine.  If attending only the Book Club meeting please arrive by 2:00 PM. Attendance of previous book club meetings is not required as each chapter stands on it's own.   -- Nancy Stewart

Meditation CANCELED for March 15

While the Tompkins County Sheriff has opened the roads again today, there is still a lot of falling and blowing snow. The winter storm warning remains in effect through 8pm tonight, and we are strongly encouraged to "drive carefully." Given the weather, we think it wisest and safest to cancel meditation tonight. Please stay home and take good care of yourself and your practice.

A reminder that we will have a two-fold gathering on Saturday (March 18) for sangha facilitation and book discussion. There will also be another Community Engaged Mindfulness practice meeting on March 19. See the post below for more information.

Upcoming Events for March 2017

In addition to our weekly practice (still Wednesday nights, 7:30-9:00 at Hospicare on East King Road), there will be a gathering on Saturday March 18 for two purposes.  Pamela Goddard has offered to host this gathering. Included are directions to to 888 Comfort Road below.  You can also use the "Contact Us" option in the upper right corner of this blog.  Please include your phone number so we will call you to answer your questions.

Starting at 11am there will be a meeting/discussion for those who are interested in sangha facilitation. Our discussion will continue from previous discussion at the beginning of February.

We will share lunch (please bring a vegetarian dish to pass) and then continue with our second discussion of the book "Mindfulness as Medicine" by Sr Dang Nghiem.  We are discussing the second chapter for this next session.  If you are coming just for the book group, please arrive at 12:30.  The discussion will start no later than 1pm and will run until about 3pm.

To 888 Comfort Road (aka "Slow Lane") from downtown Ithaca -
take route 96b past Ithaca College to Comfort Road (right at the Danby town line). Turn on Comfort and travel roughly three miles (35mph!) to where Comfort changes from paved to dirt at the intersection of Lieb Road. Our driveway, "Slow Lane" will be on the right. It's a long driveway, and there's plenty of parking at the end.  If you use GPS, we have a Spencer/14883 zip code, even though we're in Danby.

There will also be another Community Engaged Mindfulness practice meeting on March 19. These are held on the 3rd Sunday of the month at 4pm - 5:30, at Southside Community Center, childcare is available for ages 2 and up. Contact Anise Hotchkiss for more information. le.bananier@gmail.com.